Jordan Bos struck five minutes from time to hand Australia a 1-0 victory over Cameroon in the FIFA Series 2026, a timely morale boost ahead of the World Cup.
Ajdin Hrustic missed a penalty earlier, but Bos’s decisive finish rescued the Socceroos after a cagey contest at Stadium Australia.
Coach Tony Popovic used the friendly to test new faces, including debutants Lucas Herrington and Deni Juric, as Australia sharpen preparations for their sixth straight World Cup.
Cameroon, rebuilding after missing qualification, held firm until Bos broke through, sealing a win that steadies Australia after recent defeats to Venezuela and Colombia.
The Socceroos will face the United States, Paraguay, and a European qualifier in Group D at the World Cup.
